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Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., has been presented with the 2018 HudsonAlpha Life Sciences Prize from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
… for Biotechnology . … Meeting a Critical Need for Diversity Richard Myers (left) and Charles Rotimi This prize … plays in recognizing the critical need to increase diversity in genomic science so that tomorrow's medicine and … Institute for Biotechnology. Richard Myers Ph.D., diversity in genomic science … Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., has …
DEIA
The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Genomics Workforce was developed by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) to honor investigators or individuals who have had a significant influence on enhancing DEIA in the genomics workforce.
… The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the … The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the … The annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the …
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Three summer interns advanced biomedical research as part of the NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Sciences.
Statement
NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D, Ph.D., provides remarks for the May 10, 2023 media briefing about the new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.
… humanity's DNA blueprint, with significantly greater human diversity than previous reference sequences.  With generous … strides towards our goal of achieving truly global diversity in all aspects of human genomics research. This is … human pangenome reference that increasingly reflects the diversity of the human population will enable scientists and …
Research Funding
The primary mission of the Alliance of Genome Resources (the Alliance) is to develop and maintain sustainable genome information resources that facilitate the use of diverse model organisms in understanding the genetic and genomic basis of human biology, health and disease. This understanding is fundamental for advancing genome biology research and for translating human genome data into clinical utility.
News Release
NHGRI researchers have successfully used facial recognition software to diagnose a rare, genetic disease in known as DiGeorge syndrome.
News Release
NHGRI has appointed Neil Hanchard, M.D., Ph.D., as a clinical investigator within the Medical Genomics and Metabolic Genetics Branch (MGMGB) in the Division of Intramural Research. Dr. Hanchard will head the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the MGMGB.
Staff
Dr. Neil Hanchard is a clinical investigator within the Center for Precision Health Research (CPHR) and head of the Childhood Complex Disease Genomics Section within the CPHR.
… At the same time, there is a general lack of diversity among genomic studies, with populations of African … despite harboring an abundance of genomic diversity and unique clinical presentations. Our approach is …
Policies and Guidance
For FY21, NHGRI’s extramural program will be operating under the NHGRI 2020 Strategic Vision.
… bioinformatics; training, developing, and expanding the diversity of the genomics workforce; and ethical, legal, and … are also supported at various career levels under NHGRI’s Diversity Action Plan that is associated with institutions … bioinformatics; training, developing, and expanding the diversity of the genomics workforce; and ethical, legal, and …
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the annual Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce.
… suite of extramural training programs. She has promoted diversity in NHGRI- and NIH-funded programs and her legacy … regardless of one’s position in the institute, and (2) diversity is an integral part of science; these are not two … Division of Extramural Operations  … What is meant by Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)?  …